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Chicken Pulao

Friends hope you all had a good week end,September is my first blog anniversary and like to thank you all for your support and valuable comments.So today I am sharing a special recipe to celebrate the occasion.
As my kiddo and hubby dear both likes non-veg most of our Sunday lunch would be either chicken or egg.My son prefers chicken 65 and some mild pulaos rather than biriyani and curry so I make either chicken pulao or veggie pulao.
This chicken pulao is a milder version and the spice level can be adjusted according to the preference.Last Sunday I made this pulao and paired up with chicken 65,chicken kulambhu.
As I was in a hurry on that day I couldn't take nice pictures,will update the picture soon.Now off  to the recipe ........................


Ingredients


IngredientQuantity
Chicken(with bones)1lb
Basmathi rice11/2cup
Onion(thinly sliced)3nos.(medium size)
Green chilly5nos.
Ginger&garlic paste2tsp
Mint leaves15-20nos.
Coriander leavesas needed
Saltas needed
Oil3tbs
Ghee1tbs
Lemon juice2tsp
For the Seasoning 

IngredientQuantity
Cloves/lavangam4nos.
Cinnamon2inch piece
Anise star1no.
Cumin seeds/jeeragam1/2tsp
Black pepper/milagu1/4tsp
Bay leaf1no.
Cardamom/ellakai2nos.
Cashews/mundidri paruppu1tbs
For the chicken marination 

IngredientQuantity
Yogurt/thayir5tbs
Ginger&garlic paste2tsp
Chilly powder/milagai podi1tsp
Coriander powder/dhania podi1/2tsp
Garam masala powder1/2tsp
Turmeric powder/manjal podi1/4tsp
Salt1/2tsp


Method 

  • Clean and cut the chicken,marinate the chicken with the given ingredients for atleast 30-45 minutes and soak the rice in water and keep aside.
  • Heat a pressure pan or cooker with oil+ghee and add the ingredients given for seasoning,saute the onion and green chillies till transparent.
  • Now add the mint,coriander leaves followed by ginger &garlic paste and fry it till the raw smell goes off.
  • Once the ginger&garlic paste is cooked add the marinated chicken and saute it,add 1/2cup of water and salt,cook the chicken gets half cooked.
  • Add the rice and mix it in the chicken mixture for a while or till everything gets blend well.Now add 21/2 cups of hot water and let it boil.
  • Close the lid and pressure cook it for one whistle in a medium flame and keep it in a low flame for 5 minutes.
  • Open the lid once the pressure subsides and finally add the lemon juice,fluff it with a fork gently without breaking the rice grains.
  • Serve it with raitha  or chicken curry.

Enjoy................................................

  • For extra flavor 1/4 cup of thick coconut milk and the chicken need s to be marinated for atleast 30 minutes to get a juicy chicken.
  • Soaking the rice in water is also very important to get a perfectly cooked rice grain.


18 comments:

  1. oh wow!! im drooling as i read the recipe!! loving it...

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  2. Wow, this is comfort food for me. Delicious

    http://shwetainthekitchen.blogspot.com/

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  3. Love easy to make pulaos like these. Yum

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  4. Congrats on your 1st blog anniversary. Mouth watering chicken pulao.

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  5. So droolworthy chicken pulao, mouthwatering here. Congrats on your blog anniversary.

    Today's recipe:
    http://sanolisrecipies.blogspot.com/2012/09/mixed-fried-rice-indian-style.html

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  6. Healthy, delicious and tempting Pulao...
    http://recipe-excavator.blogspot.com

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  7. Yummy Pulao..must try this..bookmarking this..:)

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  8. Congrats Nalini on your first blog Anniversary!! Wish u many many more in future n keep up your great work!!
    Chicken Pulao sounds very delicious n tempting, nice presentation...i too posted a chicken recipe today after a long time :)

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  9. COngrats on your blog anniversary...Delicious and flavorful chicken pulao..

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  10. Congrats on ur blog anniversary Nalini,keep on going gal.

    Delicious and super flavourful chicken pulao,inviting.

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  11. congrats on your first blog anniversary.. nice treat..

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  12. Thumbs up. Tried n tasted..superb. Thank u 4 the wonderful recepie.

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  13. I am so pleased with the taste of this pulao. Prepared and devoured just now and aahh! its heavenly. Couldn't wait longer to thank you!

    Tej

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  14. Absolutely amazing & mouth-watering rice recipe! I tried this rice pilaf & Basmati Pulao Recipe last night. My kids loved it. I believe these recipes have become a mainstay in my kitchen.

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